OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2015 for $1M

$2,301,188

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,512/mo

•

3,525

sq ft

17 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Tucked up a private lane near the village this wonderful custom designed Cape exudes charm. A flexible floor plan affords single level living w/a first floor Master suite w/ dressing room, second BR. or offfice/study, 1/2 bath, long front hallway, living rm w/fireplace & built in book shelves, formal dining rm which accesses a solarium. The country kitchen w/center island has sliders that lead to a lg deck overlooking the woods & pond.On the 2nd fl there are 2 large double bedrooms w/ generously sized closets, a walk in cedar closet & additional storage. The bedrooms share a full bath w/tub/shower & a linen closet off the hall there is access to a huge unfinished attic offering potential for expansion. The full basement is accessed by a stairway from the front hall and accommodates the laundry area, access to a 2 car garage, a family rm/office, additional storage area w/built in shelving & a utility sink & very lg. work shop/utility area. Mature landscaping w/well established garden.

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

1.24 acresLot Size

$653Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Nancy Winslow • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Holly Fabyan • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #71813335

Redfin Estimate

$2,301,188

$1.2M since sold in September 2015$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 39.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.65M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,075,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,316 sq ft
7 Hidden Ledge, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$2,900,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,546 sq ft
70 School St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$2,100,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,767 sq ft
17 Loading Place Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$915,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
27 Kennel Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$650,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,978 sq ft
166 Pine St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,270,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths3,580 sq ft
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

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Market trends in 01944, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$693K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 17 Forster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71813335

Sep 30, 2015

Sold

$1,068,000

$303/sq ft

Jul 29, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 13, 2015

Price Changed

$1,165,000

$330/sq ft

May 4, 2015

Price Changed

$1,195,000

$339/sq ft

Apr 8, 2015

Listed

$1,225,000

$348/sq ft

MLS PIN #30647718

Jan 29, 2003

Sold

$1,125,000

$319/sq ft

Nov 26, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 2002

Listed

$1,200,000

$340/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 2, 1986

Sold

$112,500

$32/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,522 (+6.7%)

$549,000 + $1,131,000

$1,680,000

2022

$16,422 (−1.7%)

$504,000 + $1,045,200

$1,549,200

2021

$16,711 (+9.5%)

$504,000 + $1,016,600

$1,520,600

2020

$15,264 (+6.2%)

$425,300 + $879,300

$1,304,600

2019

$14,378 (+8.2%)

$414,000 + $866,300

$1,280,300

2018

$13,290 (+18.0%)

$414,000 + $790,900

$1,204,900

2017

$11,260

$414,000 + $609,600

$1,023,600

2016

$11,249 (+1.8%)

$369,000 + $647,200

$1,016,200

2015

$11,052 (−2.5%)

$369,000 + $650,600

$1,019,600

2014

$11,337 (−0.1%)

$436,500 + $648,400

$1,084,900

2013

$11,352 (+4.0%)

$456,700 + $623,400

$1,080,100

2012

$10,920 (+9.3%)

$456,700 + $623,400

$1,080,100

2011

$9,988 (+11.1%)

$481,500 + $623,400

$1,104,900

2010

$8,994 (−0.2%)

$481,500 + $623,400

$1,104,900

2009

$9,015

$420,800 + $671,900

$1,092,700

Tax history for 17 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,522 (+6.7%)

$549,000 + $1,131,000

$1,680,000

2022

$16,422 (−1.7%)

$504,000 + $1,045,200

$1,549,200

2021

$16,711 (+9.5%)

$504,000 + $1,016,600

$1,520,600

2020

$15,264 (+6.2%)

$425,300 + $879,300

$1,304,600

2019

$14,378 (+8.2%)

$414,000 + $866,300

$1,280,300

2018

$13,290 (+18.0%)

$414,000 + $790,900

$1,204,900

2017

$11,260

$414,000 + $609,600

$1,023,600

2016

$11,249 (+1.8%)

$369,000 + $647,200

$1,016,200

2015

$11,052 (−2.5%)

$369,000 + $650,600

$1,019,600

2014

$11,337 (−0.1%)

$436,500 + $648,400

$1,084,900

2013

$11,352 (+4.0%)

$456,700 + $623,400

$1,080,100

2012

$10,920 (+9.3%)

$456,700 + $623,400

$1,080,100

2011

$9,988 (+11.1%)

$481,500 + $623,400

$1,104,900

2010

$8,994 (−0.2%)

$481,500 + $623,400

$1,104,900

2009

$9,015

$420,800 + $671,900

$1,092,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.21 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,656

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016874

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cable Hookup,Country Kitchen,Deck - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood, Parquet
Interior Features: Center Hall, Entry Hall, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,525
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Vegetation/Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Workshop, Greenhouse
Has Waterview
Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.24
Lot Features: Easements
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,685.40
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Generator, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Propane

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bennett St off Pine /Bidge St. Forster Road through stone gate posts.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,656
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016874

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Fp Screens & Equip, Garden Statues, Navy Bell, Door Knocker. Negotiable -Window Treat, Rugs, Freezer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Manchester by the Sea, MA • 01944

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.19M – $2.65M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,859
15 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,259

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,974,526
22 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,796

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